Monday, November 23, 2015

Newly-Called Apostle and Wife to Open Free Family Discovery Day at RootsTech 2016

The following is from RootsTech

SALT LAKE CITY, (November 23, 2015)—RootsTech,
the largest family history conference in the world, announced today
that Elder Dale G. Renlund of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles and his
wife, Sister Ruth Renlund, will lead its lineup for its free Family Discovery
Day event, which will take place on Saturday, February 6, 2016, at the Salt
Palace Convention Center in Salt Lake City, Utah. This incredible opportunity
is specially designed for families and members of The Church of Jesus Christ of
Latter-day Saints ages eight and older.

The free one-day event will feature inspirational messages,
instructional classes, interactive activities, and exciting entertainment
designed to teach Latter-day Saint families how to find their ancestors, how to
prepare names for temple ordinances, and how to teach others to do the same.
Attendees will also have access to the Expo Hall, where hundreds of exhibitors
will showcase the latest technology and tools. The Church of Jesus Christ
of Latter-day Saints and FamilySearch International will host the event. Families
are encouraged to register online at RootsTech.org.

Before Elder Renlund’s recent call as an Apostle, he served in the First
Quorum of the Seventy and in the presidency of the Africa Southeast Area. After
receiving B.A. and M.D. degrees from the University of Utah, Elder Renlund was
a professor of medicine and the medical director of a cardiac transplant
program. Sister Renlund graduated from the University of Maryland Law School in
1986 and practiced law with the Utah attorney general’s office. She served as
president of the Utah Association for Justice. She also served on the Utah
Supreme Court’s advisory committee for professionalism and was a member of the
Deseret News board of directors.

In addition to Elder and Sister Renlund, attendees will hear from other
Church leaders, including Primary general president Rosemary M. Wixom and
Brother Stephen W. Owen of the Young Men general presidency.

Family Discovery Day will also feature additional Latter-day Saint speakers
and closing event entertainment, which will be announced soon. Family Discovery
Day is free, but registration is required. Visit RootsTech.org to learn more
and to register.

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About RootsTech

RootsTech, hosted by FamilySearch,
is a global conference celebrating families across generations, where people of
all ages are inspired to discover and share their memories and connections.
This annual event has become the largest of its kind in the world, attracting
tens of thousands of participants worldwide.